Pfarrkirche Hl. Katharina in Längenfeld
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The church Pfarrkirche Hl. Katharina in Längenfeld was built in the 14th century and reconstructed in 1518 in late Gothic style. The main entrance features Gothic elements as well. Highest church tower in the entire Ötztal valley.
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Today: 08:00 - 21:00
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Teufelskanzel
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Starting point: Camping Längenfeld, footbridge over Ötztaler Ache river
Walking time, both ways: 2.5 - 3 hours
Difficulty level: easy - intermediate
Difference in altitude: 300 m
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Grieser Besinnungsweg
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Gries makes a great spot for all those aiming high. At about 1600 m altitude you are already a bit closer to the sky than anywhere else. Fabulous Alpine setting, idyllic pastures, peaceful meadows. Indulge in real rest and recreation amid the romantic mountainscape.
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Naturpark Bronzerelief-Ausschnitt
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Directly at the point where the Winnebach ends into the Fischbach, interested people can learn about the habitat "Wild Water" but also about the function of the protection forest or the history of the mountain village Gries. The intersection of the glacier rivers is shown as a wooden model.
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Hängebrücke Längenfeld
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A touch of adventure.
"Open your eyes and through!" is the motto on the 83m long panorama suspension bridge, because the view is simply unbeatable! Completely weightless, the bold steel construction floats 220 m high above the valley floor. Anyone who dares to look down has the whole of Längenfeld at their feet!
Starting point: Fischbachbrücke Längenfeld (in the center)
Walking time there and back: approx. 2.5 hours
Altitude difference: 280 m
Accessible all year round
Opening Hours:
Today: 00:00 - 00:00
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Sagenweg
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Behind every corner walkers can discover a new mystic figure dating back to Ötztal‘s long history in story-telling. The trail features 14 stations with life-sized fabled figures that are made from scrap metal by Annemarie and Günther Fahrner.
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Kaplaneikirche Maria Hilf in Gries
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Built in 1655, its interior features a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary which has been worshiped by the inhabitants from Gries for already 250 years. Below the gallery you can find the history of the pilgrimage church's origins.
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Naturpark Ötztal 'Naturpark Haus'
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The new Naturpark House in Längenfeld sees itself as an information hub and competence center for Ötztal nature. The exhibition in the Naturpark House shows the Ötztal biodiversity in all its facets in a unique way. Special Ötztal plants, animals and habitats are explained as well as the geology and the rockfalls. The permanently present topic of water in the Ötztal is also presented in all its facets - from glaciers to lakes, rivers and bogs. In addition to bilingual (de/en) information boards, the contents are opened up via sensory impressions, eg by means of a listening station, touch screens, VR glasses, hologram and digital wall relief.
- Multimedia nature EXPERIENCE Exhibition on Ötztal nature
- Shop with regional products
- Temporary exhibitions (e.g. subject: biodiversity)
- every Wednesday from mid-June to mid-September: researcher afternoon for children
Entry:
€ 5.00 | Person (adult)
€ 2.50 | child
Discounts for families, partner companies, groups, etc.
Parking: Oberlängenfeld roundabout
Bus stop: Längenfeld | Aqua Dome junction (2 minutes walk)
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Pfarrkirche Hl. Martin in Huben
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The parish church of St. Martin in Huben was built instead of a baroque church in 1805-31. Surrounded by the cemetery, the three-bay, simple hall building has been equipped with a high east tower in 1870. In 1816 ceiling paintings were added in the church and in 1820 a high altar.
Opening Hours:
Today: 08:00 - 18:00
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